Chiropractic Adjustments for Nervous System Interference in Bradford

The spine protects the spinal cord, and between each pair of vertebrae a nerve root leaves to supply the muscles, joints and skin. When the joints around those openings are stiff, swollen or irritated, the nearby nerves can become sensitive. Chiropractors have traditionally called this "nervous system interference". At WellCare Medical in Bradford, chiropractic adjustments are used to restore movement in the affected spinal joints and reduce the mechanical stress on the tissues around the nerves.

• tightness or aching that keeps returning to the same region
• symptoms that change with posture, such as after long sitting or looking down
• tingling, pins and needles or a heavy feeling in an arm or leg
• muscles that feel weak or tire quickly on one side
• stiffness that makes you move carefully or guard one area

These symptoms have several possible causes, which is why an assessment comes before any treatment.

An adjustment is a controlled movement applied to a specific spinal joint. Restoring normal joint movement can reduce local irritation and muscle guarding, and many people report less pain and easier movement afterwards.

Adjustments treat the joints, muscles and nerves of the spine and limbs. They are not a treatment for conditions of the internal organs, and we do not present them as one.

• a history of your symptoms and general health
• tests of spinal movement, reflexes, muscle strength and skin sensation
• adjustments or gentle mobilization for the joints that are restricted
• mobility and stability exercises to support the change
• advice on positions and pacing that reduce stress on the area

If your examination suggests nerve compression that needs medical investigation, we will refer you to your doctor.

Seek urgent care for sudden weakness, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, loss of bladder or bowel control, or symptoms after a significant injury. Numbness or weakness that is steadily getting worse should also be seen by a doctor.

If you have clear travelling pain, tingling or numbness, see chiropractic adjustments for pinched nerves and treatment for sciatica and leg pain. For a detailed look at nerve function, our clinic offers a neurological assessment. Our Bradford chiropractor can also combine adjustments with physiotherapy, massage therapy or acupuncture.